Vanessa Del Rio

Inducted December 2007

Born: 1952
Age: 57
Origin: Harlem, New York
Real Name: Ana Maria Sanchez
Height: 5' 9

Stage Name(s):
Sandy

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Vanessa Del Rio (born as Ana Maria Sanchez March 31, 1952) is a retired American pornographic actress

Early years

Vanessa Del Rio was born and raised in Harlem, New York by a strict Catholic family of Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants. Her mixed interracial heritage was always a source of pride for Ana.

Career

Ana began appearing in adult films as Vanessa Del Rio in 1974 at the height of porn film cinema before the video or digital era began. In the span of almost 25 years, Vanessa Del Rio appeared in more than 100 pornographic films and later became a cult-icon in several music videos, notably "Get Money" by Junior M.A.F.I.A.

Though del Rio retired from adult films in 1986, in part due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic prevalent at the time, she eventually returned and continued her porn career until 1999. Afterward, she remained somewhat active in the adult entertainment industry through her web site and by making special appearances at award shows, conventions, and adult movie related publicity events.

During and after her porn career, Vanessa Del Rio appeared on many TV shows as herself, including a 1996 episode of the Emmy award winning television show NYPD Blue.

Popular culture

Vanessa Del Rio has had an impact on popular culture that goes beyond her career in adult entertainment. In 2007, the German art book publisher Taschen released a deluxe, heavily illustrated biography titled Vanessa Del Rio: Fifty Years of Slightly Slutty Behavior. She has also been mentioned in songs by many performers, including Ice Cube, Digital Underground and The Game.

Awards

Vanessa Del Rio has received many awards for her instinctual aggression and savage sexual energy. Her accolades include the 1980 CAFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Dracula exotica. 1981 CAFA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Dancers. Adult Video News – Hall of Fame. X-Rated Critics Organization – Hall of Fame. In December of 2007 members of Hall of Fame Porn voted to induct her into the Official Porn Hall Of Fame.

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